Batavia moves closer to adding new section of Fox River Trail
U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi recently presented $250,000 in federal funding for a construction project that would add a new section of the Fox River Trail near Batavia's wastewater treatment plant, improving safety and connectivity.
Tourism officials say local visitor spending hit record high in 2025
Geneva and Elburn are now part of a regional tourism push that officials say helped drive a record $288.85 million in visitor spending across the Aurora area last year.
Saved by Campton Hills boy, orphaned mink returned to the wild
After a Campton Hills boy found an orphaned mink kit on his driveway, his family got the animal to Anderson Human, where it was successfully rehabbed and ultimately released into a local wetland last week.
This roundup covers community events happening during the week of September 14-20, 2026 — plus some exciting happenings to look forward to later in the fall.
The Tri-Cities remember 9/11 with ceremonies and tributes
Fire and police departments across the Tri-Cities held ceremonies on Friday morning to mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, including remarks from leaders and special tributes.
